Lake Superior State University President Rodney Hanley and Jim Krzeminski, President of the Les Cheneaux Culinary School Board of Director, are signing an agreement to deliver a culinary arts certificate beginning in September. The signing takes place during a public meeting of the LSSU Board of Trustees on May 10 in the Walker Cisler Center’s Superior Room. Officials expect the event to happen at around 9:30 a.m. Bonnie Mikkelsen, an LCCS Board Officer and the founder of the school will also be attending.
The culinary arts certificate will offer students a focused, one-year training and internship experience to learn the art of cooking under the auspices of master chefs. It also combines instruction in chef, kitchen, and restaurant management, along with specialized studies in canning and fermentation.
“The importance of programs like this culinary arts certificate cannot be overstated in the university’s strategic direction. Adding technical and skills-based program options appeal to a wider student demographic range.” – LSSU President Rodney Hanley
“This partnership represents a Win – Win – Win! A WIN for our School, a WIN for LSSU, and a WIN for all of our supporters who believed in our farm-to-table culinary school from its beginning, five years ago. This is a partnership for the entire Eastern Upper Peninsula – for our farmers, for our communities, and for students all across Northern Michigan!” – LCCS Board of Directors President Jim Krzeminski
“I’ve been a huge supporter of this idea since it was first presented to me. It’s been a continuous unraveling of new resources, unlimited potential, and security, which will enable us to focus even more on our passion…food and hospitality.” – LCCS School Director and Executive Chef, Zach Schroeder
The media is invited an open house 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. later that day at the Les Cheneaux Culinary School, 186 S Pickford Ave, Hessel, Mich. Go to https://www.lssu.edu/culinary-certificate/ to RSVP.
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